Mazda is serious about keeping the rotary engine alive for the long haul. After launching the MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV in early 2023 with its 830-cc rotary engine serving as a generator, it reinstated the dedicated rotary engine team at the beginning of 2024. Some 36 engineers are working on making "attractive cars that excite customers," with a sports car molded after the Iconic SP concept officially being considered.
